Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health

. Float between BH-Charlotte and BH-Davidson .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive patient care in behavioral health settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and strong de-escalation skills to ensure safety and enhance patient experience. Holds a current RN license and BLS certification, with a focus on delivering acute care in inpatient environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBehavioral Health ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationDe-Escalation SkillsPsychiatric-Mental Health Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationEvidence-Based PracticeClinical Decision MakingTherapeutic Care DeliveryAcute Behavioral Health Services

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPsychiatric-Mental Health Certification

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthInpatient CarePatient SafetyTherapeutic EnvironmentClinical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Float between BH-Charlotte and BH-Davidson
Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision making
Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum
Provide care in an 18-bed inpatient adult unit delivering acute behavioral health services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Minimum one (1) year of Behavioral Health RN experience strongly preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Behavioral Health experience with strong de-escalation skills
Psychiatric-mental health or professional nursing certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits eligibility
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development and well-being programs